Bitter Lake Community Center

About

Bitter Lake Community Center is situated at 13035 Linden Ave N., on the edge of small lake and Bitter Lake Playfield in the northwest sector of Seattle. The neighborhood is ethnically diverse with large immigrant and senior populations.

The Community Center's Annex is located at the back of Broadview Thompson K-8 school at 13052 Greenwood Avenue N. Read more about the connection between the community center, school and park complex at History Link, 

Built in 1998, the building's modern design features lots of windows that bring in an abundance of light, and a spacious family-friendly lobby where parents wait for children finishing their afternoon program and young people gather to relax and socialize. The center has a large multipurpose room with hardwood floor and adjacent commercial-grade kitchen for programs and rentals and several other small meeting rooms. Artwork is an integral part of the design both inside and outside the building. Outdoor amenities include a play area, wading pool, tennis courts, baseball fields and the lake shore. There are several benches throughout the park from which to enjoy the natural scenery.

The center offers a popular Friday Family Roller Skate Night, programs for teens and several community gathering special events such as Neighborhood Night Out, Multicultural Dinner and Concert and Back-to-School Supplies Night.